Who was Mercy HOPKINS?

Mercy HOPKINS (1734–1817) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mercy HOPKINS 1734–1817

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1734 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 26 Apr 1817 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Caleb Hopkins

Mother Mercy Freeman Ii

Spouse John Grozier Groser

Children Joshua Freeman Grozer, Mercy Grozer, William Grozer

Siblings Caleb Hopkins Iii Esq, Constant Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Simeon Hopkins Sr Rev War, Thankful Hopkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Hopkins

Mercy Freeman Ii

Spouse(s)

John Grozier Groser

Children

Joshua Freeman Grozer

Mercy Grozer

William Grozer

Biography

In 1734, Mercy HOPKINS entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to caleb hopkins and mercy freeman ii. Mercy HOPKINS married john grozier groser, and had children including joshua freeman grozer, mercy grozer, william grozer. Mercy HOPKINS passed away in 1817 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1734

Birth of Mercy HOPKINS in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1817

Death of Mercy HOPKINS in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy HOPKINS

This ancestor line traces from Hursley, Hampshire, , England (1542) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1734) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mercy HOPKINS (1734–1817) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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